Homeschools
Here’s what success in homeschooling looks like, according to this 12-year veteranWhat does success in homeschooling look like? Simple, says Christina Perry. “Success looks like my kids growing up to be who God makes them to be,” the homeschooling mom maintains. Perry, who… Read More
Homeschools
Five ways homeschool families can find educational savingsIf you’re new to homeschooling near Kansas City (and beyond!), you may be wondering how to save money as you educate your children. Here are five tips for getting more out… Read More
Government, Homeschools
Homeschool moms dispel common stereotypes, misconceptions about their workSince the dramatic increase in U.S. homeschool families after the COVID-19 pandemic, several critics of homeschooling have expressed concerns over the long-term effects of educating at home. Will these children… Read More
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Used curriculum sales: 7 ways to homeschool on a budgetHomeschool families tend to have a reputation for being frugal, and for good reason: many of us make financial sacrifices of some sort or another to educate our children at… Read More
Homeschools
Actor Kirk Cameron to release a film touting homeschooling in AmericaHas public education turned into Public Enemy No. 1?Actor Kirk Cameron thinks so, anyway.“It’s time for a Homeschool Awakening,” Cameron writes.With these words the 51-year-old actor announced in a video… Read More
Homeschools
This Mother’s Day, second-generation homeschool moms reflect on family legacyAs homeschool rates hold steady two years after the onset of the pandemic, many longtime homeschooling mothers are celebrating the freedom to not only fulfill their children’s academic needs,… Read More
Homeschools, Opinion
Failure of public schools is a common reason homeschooling is growing among all demographicsHomeschooling is attracting large numbers of families from all demographics and backgrounds.A fascinating article by The Hechinger Report explores this trend in more detail, by following the… Read More
Homeschools
Homeschooling rates hold steady even after schools reopenMelanie Moore started homeschooling her 10-year-old son, Asher, at the beginning of the 2020-2021 school year.As a single mom who runs a full-time massage therapy business, she only knew about… Read More
Homeschools
How and why this couple decided, even before his birth, to homeschool their son – and what has changedMy wife and I were blessed with the birth of our son, our first child, in May of 2021. As we prepared for his arrival, one of the primary topics… Read More
Homeschools
How hybrid schools are reshaping educationThey’re not exactly schools, but they’re not homeschools either. They have elements of structured curriculum and institutional learning, while offering maximum educational freedom and flexibility. They provide a consistent, off-site… Read More
Christian Schools, Homeschools
KC-based nonprofit plans to help full-time working parents with homeschoolRhonda McAfee thought her homeschool journey had ended when the last of her three children completed high school."When my youngest son graduated, I thought I was finished," the Olathe, Kansas… Read More
Culture, Government, Homeschools
It was once criminal ‘subterfuge’: Previous generations discuss early history of KC-area homeschoolingSome 40 years after they made history, several families in the Kansas City area are publicly sharing their memories of homeschooling before its legal status was recognized.Three moms explained the… Read More
Government, Homeschools
From homesteading to homeschooling: How one northeast Missouri family is blazing its own trailShannon Slee may not have known she would end up being a homeschooling, homesteading mom of five children – but she did know that her family someday would look different… Read More
Homeschools
Homeschool association seeks to end discriminatory practices for college placement examsPreparing to take college placement exams such as the ACT or PSAT? You may face trouble if you're a homeschool student.That's the conclusion of Home School Legal Defense Association, a… Read More
Homeschools
KC-area homeschool conference to offer curriculum options, educational resourcesAs the number of homeschooling families increases nationwide, support groups and organizations are stepping up to help parents explore this alternative education option.The Midwest Parent Educators (MPE) nonprofit will… Read More
Culture, Homeschools
West Virginia education savings accounts are worth fighting forEditor’s note: In this commentary from West Virginia education choice activist and reimaginED guest blogger Jamie Buckland, the mother of four explains why her state’s Hope Scholarship program positively impacts… Read More
Government, Homeschools
Some lawmakers in this state want a new government commission to regulate homeschoolingDo homeschooling parents need government minders?Though the homeschool community in Maryland has continued to flourish for decades without the government's help, Maryland Delegate Sheila Ruth recently proposed an “advisory council”… Read More
Christian Schools, Government, Homeschools
Florida senate bill could shut door to college credit for private school and homeschool studentsLast year, private school families celebrated legislation that created a $15.5 million state fund to cover the costs of private school students who participated in dual enrollment programs that allowed… Read More
Christian Schools, Homeschools, Public Education
Are Christian-schooled kids sheltered – or is it public school students?Are Christian-schooled and homeschooled students sheltered from the “real” world – or are they merely being well-prepared to face it?In many ways it’s both, those educators tell me. And, they… Read More
Government, Homeschools
Iowa Republicans propose scholarship program for students in private, public, or homeschool(Mary Stroka | The Center Square) – Several Iowa Republicans proposed Tuesday a new scholarship program beginning in July 2023 for students in competent private instruction (homeschooling), private, and public schools. Read More